77th Iroquois Steeplechase Post Position Drawing

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iroquois Steeplechase:

WHAT:	You know what they say, “it’s not how you start, but how you finish.” Well, before racegoers will ever know which horses take home top honors at the 77^th Iroquois Steeplechase, sponsored by Bank of America, organizers must first determine the starting positions for all seven races.
	Iroquois Steeplechase, Nashville’s iconic sporting event, begins with the drawing for post positions. During this one-hour ceremony, all owners entering this year’s race will discover their horse’s place in the starting lineups, allowing them to plan their race-day strategy. While a horse’s starting position doesn’t necessarily determine how it finishes the race, owners and jockeys deem certain positions more advantageous than others. With that in mind, the post position drawing not only sets the stage for Iroquois Steeplechase but also gives owners the knowledge they need to start prepping their teams and horses for the actual races.
	This one-of-a-kind event kicks off the excitement of Iroquois Steeplechase by bringing together horse racing teams and event organizers to establish the starting lineups that will play out in thrilling race-day competitions.
WHERE:	Stables at Percy Warner Park // 2500 Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN 37221
WHEN:	Thursday, May 10, 2018 // 8:00 – 9:00AM CDT
WHO:	All members of the media are invited to attend. If you would like to learn more or schedule an interview, please contact Kedran Whitten at [e-mail].
PHOTO OPPT:	Photo opportunities with owners, race organizers and some horses may possibly be available throughout the event. The focus will be on the drawing of the horses’ post positions, as the individual lineups for all seven races are determined. In addition to the owners entering the 77^th Iroquois Steeplechase, the following executives will be present and available for photos: Dwight Hall, Race Committee Chairman; Marianne Byrd, Race Committee President; Alex Wade, Trustee; Stephen Heard, Trustee; and Ted Thompson, Race Committee Member.

About Iroquois Steeplechase
The Iroquois Steeplechase is an iconic sporting event that has been Nashville’s rite of spring since 1941. Held the second Saturday of each May at Percy Warner Park, the annual event attracts more than 25,000 spectators and is Music City’s celebration of time-honored traditions, Tennessee hospitality and Southern fashions. The event also supports several philanthropic causes and has donated more than $10 million to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt since 1981. To learn more about Steeplechase, visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org.